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Colonel March Investigates
This is a feature-length compilation of three short episodes taken from a TV series called 'Colonel March of Scotland Yard' (1954-56, 26 episodes) starring Boris Karloff as Colonel March, head of Scotland Yard's Department D.3, otherwise known as The Bureau of Queer Complaints.
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Plot Summary
A Scotland Yard inspector, Colonel March, known for his uncanny ability to solve bizarre crimes, is called in to investigate a series of peculiar deaths. Each victim seems to have died from sheer fright, leaving March to unravel the supernatural or diabolical links connecting them. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a pattern of seemingly impossible circumstances that challenge logical explanation.
Critical Reception
A niche British crime film from the early 1950s, 'Colonel March Investigates' is primarily remembered for its inclusion of Boris Karloff. While it received modest attention at the time, it's not considered a major critical success but rather a standard entry in the crime genre of its era.
What Reviewers Say
Features a compelling performance from Boris Karloff.
The mystery elements are standard for the era's crime dramas.
Some find the supernatural undertones intriguing, others predictable.
Google audience: Audience reception for this older film is limited, with many noting Boris Karloff's presence as a highlight. Some viewers appreciate the classic mystery plot, while others found it to be somewhat dated.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the character Colonel March from the popular radio series 'The Third Eye', created by John Dickson Carr.
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